Gallery Curator
Organization
Latcham Art Centre
Job Type
Permanent
Language Required
English
Location
Stouffville, Ontario
Application Deadline
03/09/2019
Job Start Date
07/10/2019
Date Posted
14/08/2019
Email
opportunities@latchamartcentre.ca
Website
www.latchamartcentre.ca
Salary
$30,000 for 24 hours per week
Job Description
Gallery Curator – Latcham Art Centre
Latcham Art Centre is seeking a creative, motivated and flexible individual to manage the Gallery’s curatorial program.
Reporting to the Director, the Gallery Curator will be responsible for the following:
- Executing planned exhibitions and curating new exhibitions including research, liaising with artists, installation, curatorial writing, documentation, etc.
- Connecting exhibitions with the gallery audience through exhibition-related programs like talks and tours
- Marketing exhibitions including press releases, electronic invitations, posters, advertising, social media, etc. to expand audience
- Handling exhibition related reports, correspondence, grant application sections related to curatorial, etc.
- Assisting with several community and fundraising events as part of the Latcham Art Centre team
- Acting as an ambassador for the art centre with artists, galleries, community, stakeholders, funders
- Other duties as determined by the Gallery Director
The ideal candidate will offer the following skills and qualifications:
- Fine Arts or Art History degree and/or equivalent experience
- A minimum of two years curatorial experience and/or related experience in a contemporary art setting
- Understanding of the provincial arts community
- Exceptional organizational and time management skills
- Experience working with volunteers
- Excellent oral and written communication skills
- Excellent computer skills with proficiency in Word, Excel, Adobe Creative Suite and database knowledge.
- The ability to work flexible hours, including some weekends and evenings
You will seek out relationships with the arts community and connect the Gallery and the community through the Gallery’s exhibition program. You will be part of an experienced, enthusiastic and committed staff and volunteer team.
Latcham Art Centre is a public art gallery featuring exhibitions of contemporary art, arts education programs for all ages, artist talks, and special events and is located in Stouffville, Ontario, a growing community of 45,000 people situated north of Toronto.
This is a permanent part time position (24 hours per week) starting at $30,000 per year with flexible days to be determined. Approximately 12 Saturday shifts per year and occasional evening shifts are required.
Please send resume and cover letter outlining curatorial experience in ONE document to opportunities@latchamartcentre.ca and put YOUR first and last names in the document title. Please put CURATOR in the email subject line.
Interviews will be held once sufficient applications have been received and will continue until the position is filled. Only candidates selected for an interview will be contacted.